Neuroprogressive and Dementia Disease

The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office to promote a culture of clinical research in dementia across Scotland and improve recruitment to high-quality studies from both urban and rural areas.

The Network has grown from four centres in Grampian, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Lothian and Tayside to now cover the whole of mainland Scotland. In addition to improving the quality and quantity of dementia research in Scotland, the network aims to:

Build on world class studies

Promote innovative practice

Increase research activity within the NHS and promote high quality, multidisciplinary and multi-centre trials

Increase the number of people with Neuroprogressive diseases or dementia and their carers in clinical studies

Deliver research in urban and rural areas

Support clinical research and researchers

Improve links within UK and Europe

Our research strategy is overseen by our Advisory Board which includes external academic advisers, a carer, and a representative from Alzheimer Scotland. In general, we encourage research that aligns with the agenda set by SIGN 86 and the Scottish Dementia Strategy.

Please contact us by email on Tay-UHB.ndntayside@nhs.net

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